Reports indicate that the following was taped Tuesday from the O2 Arena in London for the episode of SmackDown that is set to air this Thursday.
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The WWE continues to countdown to the Extreme Rules pay-per-view and WWE Network special, which takes place live from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. on April 26.
In the main event, United States Champion John Cena teamed up with Intercontinental Champion Daniel Bryan and they defeated Tag Team Champions Tyson Kidd and Cesaro in a non-title match after Bryan made Kidd submit to the Yes Lock.
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Cena opened up the show trying to issue another open challenge, but was interrupted by the tag title-holders and Bryan ended up coming out to end the segment as the match was booked as the main event.
A new match was announced for Extreme Rules as The Big Show cut a promo on Roman Reigns and said per The Authority they will square off in a Last Man Standing Match.
Another bout was signed as Sheamus will battle Dolph Ziggler on April 26. Sheamus met Neville on SmackDown and was disqualified after throwing him outside into the announce table.
"The Celtic Warrior" went to continue the beat down, but "The Showoff" made the save. Sheamus announced a "Kiss Me Arse" match for Extreme Rules.
In other action, Bray Wyatt returned to the ring and squashed R-Truth with Sister Abigail, Kofi Kingston and Big E topped Los Matadores and Fandango overcame Adam Rose while furthering his breakup angle with Rosa Mendes.
Elsewhere, Bad News Barrett toppled The Miz with the Bullhammer.
In Divas action, Cameron defeated Alicia Fox and Natalya in a Triple Threat Match.
This episode of SmackDown furthered the buildup to Extreme Rules.
Quick Match Results:
--Bray Wyatt def. R-Truth via Sister Abigail.
--Bad News Barrett def. The Miz via the Bull Hammer.
--Neville def. Sheamus via DQ.
--Kofi Kingston and Big E w/ Xavier Woods def. Los Matadores w/ El Torito.
--Cameron def. Natalya and Alicia Fox in a Triple Threat Match.
--Fandango def. Adam Rose.
--John Cena and Daniel Bryan def. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd in a non-title match after Bryan made Kidd submit to the Yes Lock.
This episode of SmackDown airs 10 days before Extreme Rules and here is the updated card:
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage Match
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Randy Orton
***Orton's RKO is banned from use during the match
WWE United States Championship Russian Chain Match
John Cena (c) vs. Rusev w/ Lana
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Bad News Barrett
Last Man Standing Match
Roman Reigns vs. The Big Show
"Kiss My Arse" Match
Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler
WWE Divas Championship
Nikki Bella (c) w/ Brie Bella vs. Paige
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